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General view of the restorated monument at Petroporo  
Vaulted tomb at Petroporo
A tomb of great significance lies in the village of Petroporos, about 14 klm to the east of the city of Trikala and within the location hosting major part of an Ancient Pelinnaion cemetery. It dates to the Hellenistic era and its shape recalls the so called “Macedonian” tombs of that period.
The single-chambered vaulted tomb built with poros stone blocks lies under a tumulus. Its dromos (entrance passageway) was covered by re-used limestone beams. All internal surfaces of the masonry, as well ...